This subject provides a broad overview of the legal framework within which forensic science is carried out in Australia rather than concentrating on the specific technical aspects and techniques of forensic science. Topics covered include the function of experts, their role in the legal system, the obligations and expectations which the courts place on forensic scientists, judicial admissibility of their evidence and also ethical considerations constraining the practice of forensic science. These topics are discussed in the context of a number of case studies drawn from practice.

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